"And that concludes today's lesson," the teacher said.

Gohan Yatakashi was finishing the last of his notes. He closed his notebook and breathed a sigh of relief as the day was over. He looked over towards the window and seen luscious, white sprinkles of snow fall from the sky and onto the courtyard.

So much has happened, with schoolwork and the spirit world. But now at least, I can relax a bit, not unless Lightning has any more reports about a spirit orb being found.

"Gohan!"

"Huh?"

His best friend, Asuka Kazama, snapped him out of his thoughts. Most of the students have already left the room.

"Has the bell rung already," Gohan asked.

"Duh. You've been zoning out so much I'm surprised you were able to take notes. Get your stuff and let's go."

"Right."

Gohan collected his materials and left the classroom with Asuka. Through the halls the students were talking about their upcoming plans for Christmas break. Parties, spending time with family and friends, shopping, and other engaging activities. Gohan wasn't really sure what he'd do. He never really spent time with his family during Christmas. They were usually working, but they still had time to decorate a tree in their living room and place two presents under it. That was how all of them were. But now that he knows everything, maybe this time it'll be different.

"So Gohan, got any plans for the holidays," Asuka asked cheerfully.

"Well I uh, haven't really thought about it much."

"Oh really? If you don't have anything planned maybe you and me could-"

"Hey guys!"

They both turned around to see Setsuna Shinu, Gohan's girlfriend. Along with her was Izuna Riu, the lightweight champion and overall friend. Setsuna came to the two and gave Gohan a kiss on the cheek.

"So Go-Go, got anything planned during Christmas break?"

"Not really, no."

"Great. I was thinking maybe, we could...you know..."

Setsuna started to blush.

"What is it," Gohan as concerned.

"We could spend Christmas together, and watch the ball drop, just the two of us..."

Setsuna was feeling very uncomfortable as she was trying to get her words right. Izuna placed her hands on Setsuna's shoulders.

"What my ambiguous friend is trying to say is that she would like to spend Christmas with her boyfriend, considering she hasn't had one in months."

"Izuna! That's not true... I just think, me and Gohan should celebrate something as a couple. Just because I didn't have one doesn't mean anything."

"I don't think that's a bad idea. Sure," Gohan said with a smile.

"Atta boy Gohan! By the way, Miroku didn't come to school today. Is he sick," Izuna asked.

"Oh yeah he's very sick. Didn't want anybody else to catch it so he didn't show up," Asuka replied.

"Too bad. Well it's getting a bit cold outside isn't it? How about we go to the bakery and get a nice cup of hot chocolate."

Everybody nodded in agreement.

"Follow me everyone."

The group made their way outside. The snow started sticking to the ground and was piling up at a very slow rate. Small, crystal like flakes started falling. Gohan looked on and admired them. He never really stopped and looked at the snow like he was doing now. Ever since Kentaro Momushi bullied and tormented him years ago, Gohan was isolated from everyone, and things just seemed to pass him by. Now he was able to see the small things and enjoy them.

"Pretty aren't they Gohan," Setsuna said holding his hand.

"They sure are."

"Yo! Gohan!"

Gohan looked to the side and seen Ento Gintama running towards him, with Xion Nijin following slowly behind him with her hands crossed. He finally got to Gohan.

"Thank goodness, I, got to you, before you left," he said out of breath.

"Why, was is it? Did, did you run all the way here from Tokyo High?"

"Sure did, but that's besides the point. You, and everyone else are invited to my Christmas bash."

"Christmas bash?"

"Yeah, Xion had this great idea that we should- guah!"

Xion punched Ento in the back of the head, causing him to fall face first in the snow.

"Do not try to put me in another one of your schemes."

Ento picked himself back up and wiped the snow from his face and clothes.

"That was cold Xion-San, no pun intended. Anyway, it was my idea that we have our own Christmas bash or party. It'll be at my house. How about it?"

Gohan looked at Setsuna. She nodded her head in approval. The others agreed to it as well.

"It seems were all in, Gohan answered.

"Excellent. I'm gonna ask Rosa too."

"We were just headed to the cafe. We can go together."

"Sounds like a plan."

The group made their way to the cafe. The city of Tokyo was becoming covered in a white blanket of snow. People were shopping and kids were playing in the snow. A wonderful sight for the upcoming days of Christmas. The group made it to the cafe later on. When Ento reached his hand out to open the door, a man came bursting out the door, holding handfuls of bread.

"Woah!"

Ento fell on his butt. The man took off running, slightly bumping into Xion.

"Hey!"

Xion quickly sped after him.

"Get back here!"

Rosa Sinshu stormed out the cafe, and raced after the man. The group just stared at what happened. Ento got up and dusted the snow off his butt.

"Should we, go after them," Izuna asked.

"I wouldn't worry about it if I were you," Asuka replied.

"I hope those two give him a good beating," Ento said.

The owner of the bakery, a middle aged woman, came outside. She sighed, a blue icy breath coming from her mouth.

"There she goes," she said.

"What was that all about," Ento asked.

"An act of theft. I was in the back when this occurred. I heard things cluttering to the floor and when I came to the front, coffee was spilled and a man ran out with handfuls of bread."

"Well Rosa and my friend Xion went after him. They'll be back with your delicious bread soon enough. Speaking of delicious bread, may I buy some?"

"Certainly. Come on in."

Xion was hot on the thief's trails. Rosa wasn't far behind. Rosa didn't know why Xion was chasing him, but she didn't worry too much about it. He looked back and seen the girls coming to get him. He tried to quicken his pace and outrun them.

"I got a fight coming up during Christmas time. That is the biggest drag I've had in a LONG time!"

Tenshiro Himura was in a hoodie and black sleek pants throwing punches in the freezing wind. Not looking where he was punching, he threw a right straight and struck the thief right in his jaw. He fell back on the snow out cold.

"Did I just hit somebody? Oh man... I'm going to jail for sure."

Xion and Rosa arrived on the scene.

"What are you two doing here," Tenshiro asked.

"That man stole bread from the bakery. It seems you got to him first."

"So he's a theif. Well, I won't have to worry about jail I guess. I didn't figure Xion to be one for helping others."

"I don't. He ran into me so I chased him as well," she said with a sharp tone.

"Well I think I did enough roadwork. I'll have some green tea."

"Pick up the bread and follow me."

Rosa turned and left the two. Tenshiro looked at her with a dumb expression on his face.

"Why do I have to carry your stupid bread..."

Xion was already heading back to the bakery.

"Okay then..."

Tenshiro picked up the bread and walked back, leaving the unconscious thief to freeze in the snow.

Everyone was around a nice rectangular table drinking hot chocolate and eating the golden bread. Ento was explaining his Christmas bash with the owner.

"So ya see, I was wondering if Rosa wanted to come to this party I had planned."

"Oh that sounds like a wonderful idea. Rosa could use more socialization, she's always been distant towards others. This will bring her out of her shell."

"Alright sounds good. Just a few more people I need to talk to."

Just then, Rosa, Xion, and Tenshiro came through the door, sprinkles of snow covered their faces.

"Tenshiro Himura, just the man I wanted to see."

Tenshiro had a loaf of bread in his mouth.

"Hmmmmm?"

He took the bread out of his mouth. Rosa looked at him with a disgusted face.

"Why would you eat bread you haven't paid for? Your no better than that theif."

"Don't you think I deserve a little reward? I worked up an appetite so I say I earned this. Green tea lady."

Rosa scowled and made his tea. Ento walked up to Tenshiro.

"Yo, I'm throwing a Christmas bash and your invited."

"What makes you think I wanna go?" He said in between bites of his bread.

"C'mon, it's free. I'll have everything payed for. Good friends having a good time. We might as well enjoy ourselves this last year."

"Well I have something important to do so maybe if I feel up to it I'll go."

"Good enough for me. And uh, by the way..."

Ento talked in a whisper so only they could hear.

"I have some uhhhh, adult games we can enjoy."

"I don't swing that way."

"Oh you misunderstood my fiery friend. I made sure they'll be more girls than guys. Trust me, before this year is over, we will have a memorable Christmas."

Tenshiro couldn't help but smile a little.

"I like where this going. Okay, I'm in. But can I bring someone?"

"Is it a girl?"

"Yes it's a girl."

"She is welcome."

"Hey what are you two whispering over there," Asuka asked suspiciously.

"Oh just uhhhhh, man stuff. Chest hair an all."

"I regret asking."

"Your tea sir."

Rosa had a plate with hot, steamy green tea ready.

"Thanks."

Rosa pulled it away.

"2000 yen sir."

"2000?! Tea is 750!"

"That was before you ate the bread that was suppose to come back here."

Rosa had her hand out, waiting for the money.

"2000 yen sir."

Tenshiro couldn't believe he was being ripped off all because of some bread. He swallowed his pride and pulled out his wallet.

"This better be some good tea," he said handing over the money.

"Thank you for your business."

"My ass..," he said under his breath.

"Hey uh Rosa-Chan," Ento said approaching Rosa.

"Would you stop adding Chan at the end of my name," Rosa asked annoyingly.

"Gomenasai. I only do that to girls I really like."

Rosa couldn't help but feel flattered by his kind and gentle words.

"What...would you like?"

"For you to come to my Christmas party. Having everyone together for the last year would be awesome, even the owner agreed to it."

Rosa looked at the owner with a "why did you bring me in this" look. She was cleaning out the inside of cups. She smiled at Rosa. Rosa turned back towards Ento.

"Even if I say no, you'll still pester me about it."

"I just want to spend this last year with you Rosa-Chan. Am I..."

Ento looked to the side, bringing out his sensitive side. His blue eyes shining like the Crescent Blue Moon.

"Am I asking for too much?"

Rosa blushed an instinctively slapped him.

"Ouch!"

Ento fell back and tripped over a chair. He landed on the ground rubbing his bottom.

"Double ouch."

"I hate it when you act like that! Fine, I'll go."

Ento got up as if he wasn't hurt at all.

"Great. Now I just need to ask Miroku. And if I get lucky, I might be able to ask a certain someone. Well, later."

Ento left the bakery. The group started to wonder who this "certain someone" was.

"Help us! Somebody please help us!"

People were running rapid through the village, wild demons were wrecking havoc through the area. As people were running away, a single monk was walking forward into the fire. A man grabbed at the monk' robe.

"What do your think your doing?! Do you wanna get eaten alive?!"

"You mustn't worry about me. I'll be fine. Please get to safety."

The monk tugged out of the man's grip. He ran straight ahead at the demons.

"I shall be your opponent! The monk yelled.

He plunged his staff into the ground and focused his spiritual energy. A white circle surrounded the monk, slowly getting bigger. A tentacle like form sprouted from the circle. The monk was ready to take action.

"Begone! Miracle Bind!"

The tentacles wrapped the demons in it's bind. The demons wailed loudly, unable to escape. The monk clenched his fist, at the same time the tentacles crushing the demons. The villagers looked back at the monk, having dispelled the demons. He turned toward the people.

"You are safe now."

They applauded for the monk's safety and his bravery. The people started to return. Suddenly, a tremor erupted. The ground started to shake violently.

"What, what is this," a villager said.

The monk looked off into the distance. A hoard of demons began running towards the village. Their numbers were great, and could wipe out three villages at once. The villagers were scared stiff.

"Fear not! I will cleanse your village of these wretched demons!"

The monk turned back to the task at hand. He unwrapped the cloth on his right hand. When the demon's were in range, he unleashed his ultimate move.

"Succumb to the darkness that welcomes you! Enter the WIND TUNNELL!"

A force of wind erupted from his hand, pulling in the hundreds of monsters. Moments later, everything was still and quiet. The monk listened in for any more signs of approaching threat. He turned to the villagers.

"That was the last of them. I detect no signs of oncoming demons. You are safe."

The people rejoiced and thank the monk a thousands. A voice called out in the distance.

"Hey Miroku!"

"Why if it isn't my good friend Ento."

Ento raced over to Miroku.

"I thought you'd be in the human world."

"Well, duty calls here. I'll have to make up the work I missed tomorrow it seems."

"Actually we won't have school for awhile."

"Oh, why not?"

"Christmas break. Which is why I wanted to talk to you. I'm throwing a party and wanted to invite you."

"Will there be women," he asked curiously.

"Females are included."

Miroku cleared his throat.

"I appreciate your humble offer. I accept."

"Awesome. Well, are you going back?"

"My duties are done here. Take me back if you please."

Ento placed two fingers on Miroku's head and teleported him to the human world.

"Alright, that just leaves...her. Boy this is gonna be tricky. Oh, it's snowing."

Light snow fell upon the spirit world. Ento held out his hand to touch the beautiful water falling down from the sky. He raced to Valhalla.

In the throne room, Lightning and Gazelle were having a conversation.

"Yes, we believe that the demon is located in Fujon Cave," Gazelle said.

"Fujon cave. It isn't far from Valhalla. Has the demon made any sudden movements," Lightning asked.

"No, not yet. We must strike before it has a chance to leave."

"Alright. I'll send for Gohan, whenever he'll appear again."

"Very well. I'll take my leave Lady Farron."

Gazelle left the throne room, just as Ento appeared moments later.

"I finally got you, Lightning. Boy I'm tired."

Ento dropped to his knees and was breathing heavy. Lightning stared at him.

"Is there something you want with me, Ento Gintama?"

"I'm giving you, a great opportunity that you cannot pass up. I want you to come to the human world with me, and have the best-"

"No."

Ento felt a spear pierce his heart. He wasn't expecting that reaction from Lightning, although, throughout his interactions with her, he never really got a real reaction from her.

"You didn't let me finish..."

"My place is here in Valhalla. I have no need for your world."

"But, don't you want to have a great time with your friends? The human world isn't scary at all. You'll fit right in. Miroku and Xion did."

"I hold a higher status than those two. I intend to watch over everyone, as did my predecessor before me."

"C'mon Claire, don't be like that. We can-"

"Know your place! Do not call me by that name!"

Ento felt Lightning's pressure rise. Maybe he went a little too far.

"Forgive me Lady Farron. I stepped way out of line there. I'll make you a deal."

Lightning was silent, must be indicating that she's interested.

"We'll have a sparring match. If I win, you come to the human world. If I lose, I'll fetch Gohan for you. Sorry but I overheard a bit of your conversation. How bout it?"

"You just don't seem to know your place do you?"

Lightning hopped off her throne.

"Fine, I accept your challenge. Let us move outside."

Ento and Lightning were on the outskirts of Valhalla.

The snow now sticking to the ground, continuously falling.

"Fool, you dare raise your hand against a priestess? I'll be rid of you quickly."

"Don't be so sure!"

Ento blitzed at Lightning, a burst of snow leaving his feet.

"Take this!"

Ento threw a heavy punch at Lightning's head.

"Humph."

She stuck her hand out, stopping Ento's punch completely. Lightning was moved a few feet, but still maintained a grip on Ento's fist.

"My turn. Sonic Strike."

Lightning threw Ento away from her. Ento caught his balance and looked towards Lightning, but she disappeared.

"Huh, where did she- guah!"

Ento was struck from behind. He turned around and fired a ki blast, but nothing was there.

"I was hit from that direction. Where is she? Ahhhh!"

Ento was getting hit from all sides. He couldn't keep up, plus the snow was coming down rapid. It was getting quite difficult to fight. Ento was losing his temper.

"I've had enough! HAAAAA!"

Ento raised his energy higher, the snow swirling around him.

"Woah!"

Lightning was knocked out of her Sonic Strike. She watched Ento's power rise rapidly.

"I thought this was nothing but a mere sparring match," Lightning said.

Ento pointed at Lightning.

"I'm taking you with me, if it's the last thing I do!"

Ento's fists began pulsing with white energy.

"Gale Omnistrike!"

Ento made an uppercut motion with his arm. The white energy suddenly became a wave, heading straight for Lightning. Lightning barely escaped the wave, as she was expecting a close combat attack. The wave swift past her, the snow rising up from the ground.

"Not done yet!"

He began firing wave after wave at Lightning. Being elusive and focusing her eyesight she began dodging the strikes. Ento threw one more wave at her, then began circling towards the side.

As soon as she dodges this wave, I'll nail her with the Omnistrike!

As Ento predicted Lightning dodged the last wave. Ento sped to the side and pulled his fist out for a mega punch. Lightning caught wind of his attempt to flank her, but all she could do was brace herself. She put up her guard just as he struck. Lightning flew back, the snow flying with her. She backflipped and recovered from the blow. She looked at her arms. They were bruised on each side.

"You are the second person to have afflicted injury upon me."

"I am? I'm pretty good then, am I right."

"I'll admit you have some skill."

Ento felt a spark coming from Lightning. The air shifted towards her, causing the snow to circulate around her.

What's this feeling? What's this pressure?!

In Lightning's crystal blue eyes, sparks of lightning were shown.

"Now you are going to die."

Does Ento really have the power to match up against a priestess? She wouldn't really kill him, would she? -Crescent Waves